Useful Information
Support with EHCPs, SEND law, and education rights
IPSEA
Free legal advice and resources to help children and young people with SEND access the education they are entitled to by law.
SOS!SEN
A free, friendly, and confidential helpline offering independent advice for parents and carers navigating SEN.
Special Needs Jungle
News, resources, and informed opinion on SEND, disability, children’s health, and rare conditions — with a strong focus on campaigning to #FixSEND.
SEND Advice Surrey
Free, impartial, and confidential support for Surrey families navigating SEND, including EHCPs, school placements, and rights in education.
For Carers
Action for Carers Surrey
Support, advice, and events for carers of all ages across Surrey — including parent carers and young carers.
Crossroads Care
Surrey
Providing practical home-based respite care and support services for unpaid carers across Surrey.
Healthwatch Surrey
An independent voice for people using health and social care services in Surrey — helping you speak up and be heard.
Contact
Support, guidance, and community for families with disabled children — from finances and education to peer support and wellbeing.
Surrey Care Trust
Supporting families and individuals through mentoring, learning, and community projects to help break the cycle of disadvantage.
Support with Conditions
Mustard Seed Autism Support
A community-led charity offering support and activities for families with Autistic children in and around Surrey.
PDA Society
Information, training, and peer support for those living with or supporting someone with a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile.
ADHD Foundation
A national charity offering support, education, and advocacy for individuals with ADHD and related conditions.
General
Surrey Local Offer
The go-to directory for services, support, and information for families with children and young people with SEND in Surrey.
40 Degreez
A youth and community centre in Farnham providing a safe space, clubs, and support for local young people and families.
Home-Start Waverley
Trained volunteers supporting families with young children through tough times — because childhood can’t wait.
Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC)
Helping disabled people and carers live independently by providing support with direct payments, personal budgets, and more.
Respite
Crossroads Care Surrey
Providing practical home-based respite care and support services for unpaid carers across Surrey.
Cherry Trees
Short-breaks and respite care for children and young people with complex disabilities — in a safe, home-like environment in Surrey.
Also…
Grants
Other support groups
Benefits help
Family Fund
Providing grants to families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people to help with essential items and services.
Hampshire Parent and Carer Network
A parent-led network offering information, peer support, and events for families of children and young people with SEND in Hampshire.
Surrey Welfare Rights Unit
Specialist advice and resources to help people across Surrey understand and access the benefits they’re entitled to.
Local Small Businesses
Right to Education – Education Advocate
Expert advice and guidance to help families navigate the SEND system. Support includes EHCP applications, reviews and appeals, choosing schools, and connecting with professionals for assessments and diagnosis.
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We will populate this section with more businesses as we discover them.